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Chinese SM2 Cryptographic Standard Exploited in Windows System Attacks by NailaoLocker Ransomware

A new ransomware variant dubbed NailaoLocker is making waves in cybersecurity circles for its sophisticated deployment of the Chinese SM2 cryptographic standard,…

9 months ago

APT41 Hackers Exploit Atexec and WmiExec to Distribute Malware via Windows Modules

A recent targeted cyberattack against government IT services in Africa has been attributed to the Chinese-speaking threat group APT41, marking…

9 months ago

Critical Vulnerabilities in Sophos Intercept X for Windows Allow Arbitrary Code Execution

Sophos has disclosed three high-severity security vulnerabilities in its Intercept X for Windows endpoint protection software that could allow local…

9 months ago

Microsoft Issues Warning on Expired Windows Secure Boot Certificate

Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows users about upcoming Secure Boot certificate expirations that could significantly impact device…

9 months ago

Identify and Resolve File Lock Issues in Windows with Built-in Utilities

Microsoft has provided comprehensive guidance for Windows users encountering the frustrating "The process cannot access the file because it is…

9 months ago

Critical RCE Flaw in Windows and Server Systems Fixed by Microsoft

On July 8, 2025, Microsoft and CVE.org disclosed a critical security flaw, CVE-2025-47981, affecting the SPNEGO Extended Negotiation (NEGOEX) security mechanism—a…

9 months ago

Iranian Pay2Key Group Leverages PowerShell to Evade Windows Defender and Encrypt Systems

A sophisticated Iranian-backed ransomware operation has emerged as a significant threat to Western organizations, utilizing advanced PowerShell techniques to bypass…

9 months ago

NordDragonScan Strikes – Windows Users Under Attack

FortiGuard Labs has exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing weaponized HTA scripts to deploy the NordDragonScan infostealer, targeting Windows users…

9 months ago

Researchers Bypass ChatGPT Safeguards to Extract Windows Product Keys

A vulnerability in AI language models, including GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini, by using a sophisticated social engineering technique that bypasses built-in…

9 months ago

Critical Windows BitLocker Vulnerability Lets Attackers Bypass Encryption

A new security vulnerability in Windows BitLocker that could allow attackers to bypass the encryption software's security features through a…

9 months ago